{"id":8268,"date":"2022-05-12T05:42:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T03:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caritas-sigmaringen.de\/our-association"},"modified":"2025-12-15T10:51:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:51:27","slug":"our-association","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caritas-sigmaringen.de\/en\/our-association","title":{"rendered":"Our Association"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We are \"Caritas im Dekanat Sigmaringen-Me\u00dfkirch\".<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our Mission Statement in the Association<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe are guided by\nthe principle that we pass on God’s love through our actions in our institutions and services,\nthat we use our expertise to address the needs of people in the Sigmaringen-Me\u00dfkirch deanery, that we understand people as experts in their own affairs and do not patronize them, and\nthat we actively shape our society according to the principles of Catholic social teaching.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We have a recognizable Christian profile.
We work together with church congregations, church committees, and associations to help shape the local social environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We create spaces and structures at all levels of our organization for ethical questions and reflection on our actions, and ensure that decisions are based on Christian ethics.<\/p>\n

We support people regardless of their origin, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
Caritas is a safe place for people who place their trust in us and for our employees.
We treat each other with honesty and respect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We strengthen the potential of people seeking help, support their development, and promote social participation.
We empower people to live independently and encourage them to stand up for themselves and their concerns.
We involve family members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We are advocates for disadvantaged and socially excluded people.
As promoters of solidarity, we represent the concerns of disadvantaged people in society, politics, and our church.<\/p>\n

We work toward a social order that is fair to all generations.
Our gaze extends beyond the local situation and perceives hardship worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We are a socio-political actor in the social sphere.
We work together with the people in the district of Sigmaringen to promote fair living conditions.
We develop forms of participation together with social initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We support partnerships between socially committed initiatives, associations, and groups.
We join forces with other independent welfare organizations, as well as other groups, organizations, and initiatives, to represent our common interests.<\/p>\n

We represent the interests of all Caritas member institutions in our association area.
We are committed to the implementation of the principle of subsidiarity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We offer opportunities for volunteer work and embrace innovative initiatives.
We value volunteers and are transparent and reliable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We have a human resources strategy that is linked to the company’s goals.
We use human resources tools to implement this strategy.<\/p>\n

Our corporate culture is characterized by mutual respect and appreciation.
The Caritas employer profile is positively recognized.
When recruiting employees from other countries, we consider the consequences for the country of origin and for the people involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We use resources in an economically and ecologically responsible manner.
We have a special responsibility toward our clients, partners, and the public with regard to the fiduciary use of funds.<\/p>\n

We have a corporate culture that promotes innovation and we deploy resources specifically for this purpose. We have a professional organizational structure that is appropriate for the challenges we face.
We safeguard our organization through continuous development and professional standards. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We also use our own resources in line with our mission in areas where no other support systems are available.
We regularly review the proportionality and effectiveness of the resources used.
We receive church funds to carry out our charitable mission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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